3rd May 2006 10:00
Investec PLC03 May 2006 Investec plc and Investec Limited ("Investec" or "the group") Trading statement Investec to report very strong performance for the 2006 financial year Investec is currently finalising its results for the year ended 31 March 2006,which will be released on 18 May 2006. As highlighted at our pre-close briefing on 23 March 2006, the group hasexperienced a very strong performance from all its business units in the secondhalf of the year and is pleased to report to shareholders that earnings pershare (**as defined below) for the year ended 31 March 2006 is likely to be inthe range of 201.9 pence to 215.4 pence, i.e. 50% to 60% higher than thecorresponding prior period. Earnings per share (**as defined below), asrestated, for the year ended 31 March 2005 amounted to 134.6 pence. Note: The forecast financial information on which this statement is based has not beenreviewed and reported on by the group's auditors. These disclosures are made interms of paragraph 3.4 (b)(i) of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements whichrequires companies to publish a trading statement as soon as they are satisfiedthat the results for the period to be reported on next will differ by at least20% from the previous corresponding period. Earnings per share definition **As determined in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS). EPS is before goodwill impairment and non-operating items and aftertaking into consideration earnings attributable to perpetual preferenceshareholders. EPS for the year ended 31 March 2005 is based on the group'sconsolidated pro-forma results as explained in the group's interim resultsreport. Details pertaining to the year end results presentation to be held on 18 May 2006Investec will be releasing its results for the year ended 31 March 2006 on the LSE and JSE news services at 7am (UK time) / 8am (SA time) on 18 May 2006. An investor presentation will take place at 9am (UK time) / 10 am (SA time) from our offices in Johannesburg (100 Grayston Drive, Sandown) and via video conference to our offices in London (2 Gresham Street, EC2V 7HQ). Conference call facilities and a delayed webcast of the presentation will be available. Further details in this regard can be found on our website via www.investec.com. Should you require a copy of the presentation please contact the Investor Relations division on 18 May 2006 For further information please contact: Investor Relations +44 (0) 207 597 5546 / +27 (0)11 286 7070 [email protected] This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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